Meet Bryan Helmer, a newcomer to Hershey Bears/Washington Capitals organization. Helmer was signed as a free agent .. spending the last two seasons in the Phoenix Coyotes' organization with the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL.

*Born on 7/15/72 in Sault Ste. Marie, ONT.

*Undrafted, veteran of 1,032 pro games.

*Appeared in 134 NHL contests over the course of six seasons with the Phoenix Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks and St. Louis Blues.

*Made his NHL debut with Phoenix on 10/11/98 vs OTT.

*Tallied first NHL point (assist) with St. Louis against Detroit on 12/26/in 98-99.